The BL5 2RJ postcode is in Bolton, Bolton postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BL5 |
| Ward | Westhoughton South |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Westhoughton Daisy Hill |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Bolton |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Bolton |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| Police Force | Greater Manchester |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Westhoughton South |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Bolton West |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 13828 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Young hard-pressed families / Aspiring urban households / Industrial and Multi-ethnic, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Hosker's Nook(0.08 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Parkway(0.09 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Daisy Hill(0.79 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(16.32 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | BL5 2FB (0.33 mi) | Details |
| Eatock Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | BL5 2ER (0.40 mi) | Details |
| St James CofE Primary School, Daisy HillPrimary, Good | 3-11 | BL5 2JU (0.58 mi) | Details |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley GreenPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4HD (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Washacre Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | BL5 2NJ (0.86 mi) | Details |
| Oakfield High School and CollegeSecondary, Outstanding | 11-19 | WN2 4XA (0.89 mi) | Details |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | BL5 3NZ (0.92 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of BL52RJ is 211 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1332), Between 45 to 54 (1216), and Between 55 to 64 (1144).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 156 people, followed by African with a total of 16.
Regarding education, 70 adults have Does not apply, while 28 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (293), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (175).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (99), followed by No religion (81).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Never worked and long-term unemployed (25) followed by Routine occupations (24), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (18).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (432), and 226 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1355) and Middle East and Asia (27).